Governor Kaine today announced the purchase of approximately 1,200 acres in Albemarle County known as “Biscuit Run” to be held by the state as a site for a future state park.”When developed as a state park, this extraordinary piece of land will benefit the citizens of Albemarle, Charlottesville and the Commonwealth for recreation, natural resource protection and the preservation of open space in a fast growing area,” Governor Kaine said. “This property is a real jewel and I am very pleased to add it to the long list of properties …

Police are investigating an accident that killed a man at his property in the 19800 block of Russwood Road at about 1:45 p.m. today. Police said the man was attempting to move hay with a tractor when a wheel lodged in the hay and the tractor subsequently turned over and pinned the man. The man died at the scene. His name has not yet been released.

Chesterfield County Police have arrested two suspects for the robbery of the Sheetz store located at 20 South Providence Road which took place earlier this morning. Brandon L. Battle, 23, of the 3900 block of East Broad Rock Boulevard, was arrested this morning and charged with robbery, using a firearm during the commission of a felony, and abduction. Stephan Battle, 19, of the 8300 block of Emerald Lane, was also arrested this morning. He was charged with robbery, and using a firearm during the commission of a …

On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Chesterfield Health District, which serves the counties of Chesterfield and Powhatan and the city of Colonial Heights, will open a third satellite H1N1 vaccination site in Powhatan County. Individuals in high-risk groups are encouraged to take this opportunity to receive the H1N1 vaccination.
The Chesterfield Health District will continue to operate satellite H1N1 vaccination sites in Chesterfield County and the city of Colonial Heights. All of the satellite locations allow individuals access to H1N1 vaccine separate from other routine services offered at the health department locations.
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Chesterfield County police are investigating a vandalism at a construction site at 5011 Ecoff Avenue in ChesterfieldCounty. Police said that between Friday afternoon and Monday morning unknown suspects trespassed on a work site of Apex Pipe Line of West Virginia and caused several thousand dollars of damage to equipment and vehicles belonging to several companies.
A number of vehicles had the windows and headlights broken, body damage done to the sides, doors sprung and even damage to one engine block. A tractor on site also had its windows and doors broken, …

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Duane K. Hope, 23, of the 1500 block of Jennie Scher Road in Richmond, has been arrested in connection with a robbery and shooting incident that occurred in the 5700 block of Hopkins Road in the Meadowbrook shopping plaza at about 3:45 p.m. on Nov. 25.
Police said a Richmond Sheriff’s deputy exited a restaurant and walked to his vehicle when he was approached by three male suspects who displayed a gun and demanded money. The suspects forced the victim to a nearby business and ordered the …

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA Date: December 09, 2009 — Due to extensive precipitation this week, portions of Woolridge Road across Swift Creek Reservoir currently are covered with water.
Alternating lane closures will be in effect this afternoon, causing delays.
Between now and through rush hour today, motorists are advised to use alternate routes if possible.
via County of Chesterfield, VA

The Chesterfield Community Services Board, which functions as the Chesterfield County Department of Mental Health Support Services, has been reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, or CARF, for a period of three years for all programs.
This reaccreditation, which represents the highest level of accreditation, is awarded to organizations that show substantial fulfillment of the standards established by CARF, an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human-service providers in the areas of behavioral health, child and youth services, employment and community services, and medical rehabilitation. The reaccreditation indicates that current …

The Chesterfield County Police Department is investigating a crash that killed one man. The crash occurred in the 8800 block of Jefferson Davis Highway at about 12:30 a.m. December 05, 2009.
Police said a Volkswagen Jetta was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of Jefferson Davis Highway and struck a Lincoln Navigator SUV traveling northbound.
The driver of the Jetta died as a result of his injuries at VCU Medical Center. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The driver of the Navigator was transported to CJW Medical …

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – A man has been charged with recklessly leaving a loaded, unsecured firearm so as to endanger the life or limb of a child under the age of 14. The charge stems from a Nov. 26 accidental shooting incident during which a three-year-old shot herself in the hand.
Police said the parent briefly stepped into a neighboring room when the child discovered the gun on a dresser and removed the gun from its holster. The gun subsequently went off. The child’s family sought immediate medical attention and fully …